Ranchers Road over Fairfield Canal
GoodMerced County, California · 0.5 MI East of Lake RD · Structure no. 39I0001
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 99
- 2005 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Ranchers Road over Fairfield Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Ranchers Road over Fairfield Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 99 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2047. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ranchers Road over Fairfield Canal built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ranchers Road over Fairfield Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Ranchers Road over Fairfield Canal carry?
About 99 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ranchers Road over Fairfield Canal?
The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).
Who owns Ranchers Road over Fairfield Canal?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.